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    How Inpex’s Major Buyback and Dividend Hikes Could Reshape Inpex (TSE:1605) Investors’ Outlook

    Simply Wall St·08/11/2026 05:56:14
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    • In early August 2026, Inpex Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 50,000,000 shares for ¥140,000 million, alongside higher half‑year net income, raised full‑year earnings guidance, and increased interim and expected year‑end dividends for both common and Class A shares.
    • Together, these past decisions point to a stronger emphasis on capital efficiency and cash returns, adding a new dimension to how investors may assess the balance between Inpex’s growth projects and shareholder payouts.
    • We’ll now examine how the sizeable buyback program reshapes Inpex’s existing investment narrative around LNG growth, energy transition, and capital allocation.

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    Inpex Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Inpex today, you need to believe its LNG centric portfolio, led by Ichthys and future projects like Abadi, can keep generating attractive cash flows while the energy transition accelerates. The new buyback and higher dividends strengthen the case that near term cash generation is robust, but they do not remove the key risk around concentrated exposure to a few large LNG projects and shifting policy toward lower carbon energy.

    The most relevant announcement here is the raised 2026 earnings guidance, with profit attributable to owners of parent now projected at ¥510,000 million and basic EPS at 438.82. This updated outlook sits alongside the buyback and richer dividends, and together they frame how investors might think about the timing and reliability of cash flows that need to support both LNG expansion and ongoing capital returns.

    Yet alongside these capital returns, investors should be aware that concentrated exposure to Ichthys, Abadi and long term LNG demand leaves Inpex vulnerable if ...

    Read the full narrative on Inpex (it's free!)

    Inpex's narrative projects ¥2226.5 billion revenue and ¥432.7 billion earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how Inpex's forecasts yield a ¥4300 fair value, a 19% upside to its current price.

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    Some of the most optimistic analysts were already penciling in revenue of about ¥2,425,900 million and earnings near ¥479,600 million, so this latest buyback and upgraded guidance could either reinforce that upbeat view or prompt a rethink, depending on how you weigh the concentration risk in Ichthys and Abadi versus the potential for stronger long term cash returns.

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    Decide For Yourself

    Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

    • A great starting point for your Inpex research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign that could impact your investment decision.
    • Our free Inpex research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Inpex's overall financial health at a glance.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.